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A lot of attention is paid to excellence and quality among companies today. When it comes to defining quality in the automotive industry—and, subsequently other industries, Dave Power literally created the standard. He’s the founder of the J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction award and he joins us today to discuss the voice of the customer and his years as an eyewitness to automotive history. The post Dave Power Explains How Listening To The Voice Of The Consumer Helped Him Build J.D. Power & Associates first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

The Jump-Start Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act is designed to encourage funding of United States small businesses by easing various securities regulations pertaining to acquiring capital—principally crowd funding and the number of shareholders a company may have prior to registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. President Obama signed it into law in April 2012. Title II of the JOBS Act, concerning crowd funding, passed into law in September 2013. Crowd funding is hailed as the revival of small business in America and reviled as the next great Ponzi scheme. Designed to help small business—the creators of most new jobs in America—start up more quickly and easily, will it live up to its expectations, or will it become the means by which to bilk unwitting investors? Joining me to discuss the benefits of the JOBS Act is Greg Writer, the author of Saving America One Crowd @ A Time. The post Entrepreneur Greg Writer Discusses The JOBS Act And Crowd Funding first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Fr

So much of our country’s attention has been focused on domestic policy since the Great Recession of 2007-2009 that foreign policy has taken a backseat to the recovery and the implementation of Obamacare. Yet, it may be foreign policy that defines the success, or failure, of President Obama’s Administration. The US response to events such as The Arab Spring, the nuclear buildup in Iran, Syria’s repressive regime, US-Russian relations, alleged NSA surveillance of Germany and Great Britain and Sino-American relations will have profound effects on the United States’ relationship with the rest of the world that last long after the memory of the Great Recession has been forgotten. Bruce Herschensohn joins me to discuss how US foreign policy may be abandoning our allies around the world. The post Bruce Hershensohn Highlights President Obama’s Many Foreign Policy Mistakes first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

The Great Recession of 2007-2009 refocused many people’s relationship to money and redefined their financial goals. It goes without saying that the average person’s attitude towards debt, retirement, investment and living a comfortable lifestyle changed during this period. But, in what ways have these relationships changed? Joining me to discuss this is Karrie Movsesian, a financial expert from Merrill Edge. She’ll share with us the exclusive findings of a Merrill Edge report from September 2013 that shows how Southern Californians have changed their attitudes towards money from even as recently as their last survey in the Spring of 2013. The post Karrie Movsesian Details How Southern Californians’ Attitudes Towards Money Have Changed Since The Great Recession first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Philip Giroux shared the common experience of losing both his parents. Being a landscape architect by training and profession didn’t prepare him for this loss. Furthermore, when he went looking for information on the subject, he discovered a dearth of material available. So, he and Sally Lamb decided to write a book to help others avoid the stress and confusion they experienced themselves. The post Philip Giroux Presents A Sensitive Way To Address A Difficult Subject From His Book Cash Under The Mattress first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Some claim TV is dead because of the Internet. Others believe the Internet adds a 3rd Screen viewing experience to television watching—the first two screens are the TV screen and the computer screen. What TV’s always lacked for couch potatoes has been a way to interact with one’s favorite TV shows and characters. Previously, it’s happened ad hoc around the water cooler at work or out with friends. Enter Stuart Crane who plans to use technology to unite fan bases worldwide to discuss and interact with their favorite shows. The post Revolutionizing TV Watching With TVTalk Founder Stuart Crane first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Healthcare expert, Sally Pipes, provides The Cure For Obamacare during a candid discussion about the Affordable Care Act. Sally believes President Obama's end game may be for Obamacare to fail so he can push for a single-payer model as seen in Canada, Great Britain and throughout Europe. The post President Obama Wants Obamacare To Fail, According To Healthcare Expert Sally Pipes first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

As Congress struggles to pass a national budget, a similar budgeting nightmare is being played out in Ventura. In Ventura’s case, a budget has been proposed and approved. The only problem? The budget is pure fiction, according to City Councilmember Neal Andrews. In this fiscal year, Ventura will run a budget deficit of $1.6 million. The City has run budget deficits for the preceding 4 years ranging from a loss of half a million dollars to a loss of $11.4 million—cumulatively $21.6 million. Joining me to explain the budget deficit is Bob McCord. The post Is Ventura The Next California City To Face A Financial Crisis? first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Coach Ron Tunick, owner of FirstAppTree.com, discusses business applications for mobile Apps and the burgeoning App industry. The post Talking Mobile Apps With Coach Ron Tunick first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Michael Farkas is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Car Charging Group, Inc.— a company dedicated to a clean, sustainable environment and an economically strong, energy-independent America. We discuss electric cars and his company’s plans to install, manage and maintain car chargers ubiquitously. The post Michael Farkas Examines The Pros And Cons Of Electric Cars first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

George Gilder is the father of Supply-Side Economics. He’s also the most quoted living author during the Reagan presidency. He’s now says, “Forget about supply and demand,” he’s got a new theory of capitalism that’s revolutionary. We discuss his latest findings from his book Knowledge And Power. The post George Gilder Preaches Free Market Capitalism In His Latest Book Knowledge And Power first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Mike Hais is an authority on engaging Millennials—children born after 1982. We examine the impact this generation is having and will have on society. The post Mike Hais Discusses Millennials’ Impact On Society From His Book Millennial Majority first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Bob Patison is blazing the trail in the highly competitive world of cable TV. He’s president of MAV TV. Donny Caccamise, Tom Spence and I discuss television, advertising, entertainment and MAV TV’s connection to Lucas Oil. The post Bob Patison Aims To Bring Lucas Oil’s Business Success To MAV TV first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

The depletion of $7.7 million from the City of Ventura's Contingency Fund is one of the most under reported examples of "creative" accounting to mislead Ventura's elected officials and citizens that has come to light. Listen as I lay out the size and scope of the problem on The Lyn Fairly and Fabulous Friends radio show. The post News Of The City Of Ventura’s Financial Shortfall Rocks The Lyn Fairly & Fabulous Friends Show first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Johnny Crawford is the proud owner of—not one, but—two 1930 Chryslers. He’s also a well-know actor appearing in The Rifleman re-runs on Memorable TV on cable. Donny Caccamise, Tom Spence and I discuss his acting career, his musical career and his vintage Chryslers. The post Johnny Crawford Reminesces About Cars, Acting On The Rifleman & The 1930s first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Adam Carolla is a pioneer in the automotive entertainment field with his show CarCast. Donny Caccamise, Tom Spence and I talk cars with him and get his unique, “manly” perspective on the auto industry. The post Adam Carolla Talks Cars on Horsepower For An Hour first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Larry Webster is the editor-in-chief of a venerable brand with a deep footprint in the automotive world. He oversees the longest-running automotive magazine in the United States. He’s been hired to relocate his company’s offices from Newport Beach, CA, to Ann Arbor, MI—to place the company right in the middle of all the exciting developments the automotive industry has to offer. Donny Caccamise, Tom Spence and I talk to him about the trends in the automotive industry that being the foremost authority on the subject gives him the perspective to see. The post Road & Track Editor-in-Chief Larry Webster Shares His Insights Into The Auto Industry first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Mark Goulston is a former trainer of hostage negotiators for the FBI. He returns to the show to share his findings on what it takes to influence others. We examine his latest book on the subject, Real Influence. The post Mark Goulston Explains What It Takes To Have Real Influence first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Julia Brownley is the Democratic contender for the US House of Representatives from the newly formed 26th Congressional District that includes much of Ventura County—excluding Simi Valley. We discuss her platform and her campaign in the general election. The post Julia Brownley Discusses Her Platform For The US House Of Representatives first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Bob Roper guest is a non-partisan contender for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors—1st District. We discuss his platform and his campaign for the general election on November 6, 2012. The post Bob Roper Seeks Election To The Ventura County Board Of Supervisors From The 1st District first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.